Denier - Maximilian I (Piedfort) 1577-1578 front Denier - Maximilian I (Piedfort) 1577-1578 back
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Denier - Maximilian I Piedfort

 
Silver (.500) 8.08 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Maximilian I (I. Miksa) (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1577-1578
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
8.08 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105556
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna seated with child on her right arm divides mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRONA · * · VNGARIE
K-B

Translation: Patroness of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Maximilian I (Piedfort) 1577-1578 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) weighing 8.08 g is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1564 to 1576, and Holy Roman Emperor from 1575 to 1576. This coin was issued during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe, and its production was likely influenced by the political and economic climate of the time.